Artist: Blow Monkeys
Genre: New Wave
The Blow Monkeys were a British new wave band formed in London in 1981, fronted by singer-songwriter Dr. Robert (Robert Howard). The band achieved significant success in the mid-to-late 1980s with their sophisticated blend of pop, soul, and jazz influences. Their biggest hit was 'It Doesn't Have to Be This Way' in 1987. Other notable songs included 'Digging Your Scene,' which featured Curtis Mayfield, and 'Wait.' The Blow Monkeys' music was characterized by Dr. Robert's distinctive vocals, socially conscious lyrics, and polished production incorporating brass and soul elements. They successfully balanced commercial appeal with political messaging, addressing AIDS awareness and social justice.
Blow Monkeys vinyl records (40)
BLOW MONKEYS Out With Her (UK 3-trk A-label promo 12 inc The Grantham Grizzler and The Grantham Groover MONKT5DJ)
£7.49 used
BLOW MONKEYS Choice (1989 Japanese promo-only 7 b/w Oh Year. custom peach coloured picture insert PRTD-3067)
£18.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS Atomic Lullaby (1984 UK 7 injection moulded vinyl single also including My Twisty Jewel picture sleeve RCA444) Track Listing: Atomic Lullaby My Twisty Jewel
£7.99 used
BLOW MONKEYS Forbidden Fruit (1985 UK 7 b/w My America picture sleeve PB40331)
£7.49 used
BLOW MONKEYS Whoops. There Goes The Neighbourhood (1989 UK 10-track vinyl LP pressed in Germany for the UK market opening with the single This Is Your Life and including a duet with Kym Mazelle on Wait housed in a hype stickered picturesleeve with illustrated lyric inner. The sleeve shows some light corner creasing the vinyl displays the odd cosmetic paper scuffs but looks barely played PL71858) Track Listing: 01 This Is Your Life 02 Wait 03 No Woman Is An Island 04 It Pays To Belong 05 Mercy Pity Peace & Love 06 Squaresville 07 Come On Down 08 Sweet Talking Rapist At Home 09 Bombed Into The Stoneage 10 Lets Emigrate
£17.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS FEATURING SYLVIA TELLA Slaves No More (1989 UK 3-track advanced promo 12 including Short Version and Whats That. PT43204DJ)
£7.49 used
BLOW MONKEYS This Is Your Life (N-Ten City Remix 1989 UK 3-track 12 includes LP Version plus Wait - duet with Kym Mazelle picture sleeve PT42698) Track Listing: 1. This Is Your Life (N-Ten City Mix) 2. Wait 3. This Is Your Life LP Version
£9.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS Limping For A Generation (1984 UK 10-track LP pressed in Germany for the UK market complete with illustrated lyric inner picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just minor signs of wear and the vinyl displays some minor cosmetic clouding which has no real impact on play PL70395) Track Listing: 01
£12.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS Animal Magic (1986 original issue UK/German-pressed 11-track LP with picture labels opening with the hit single Digging Your Scene complete with illustrated lyric inner which has a split on the bottom and side. The picture sleeve shows a little edgewear & vinyl remains in excellent condition PL70910) Track Listing: 01
£12.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS Out With her (1987 UK 7 injection moulded vinyl single also including The Grantham Groover Dr Robert picture sleeve MONK5) Track Listing: Out With Her The Grantham Groover
£9.00 used